Camping near Missoula, Montana

Camping near Missoula, Montana includes 6 public campgrounds on record, 5 reservable and 1 first-come. All are run by the U.S. Forest Service. 1 is free.

Big Larch CampgroundLake Inez Point 6 GroupLakeside Lolo CampgroundRiver Point Lolo Campground

Camping near Missoula at a glance

Public campgrounds
6 (6 National Forest)
Getting a site
5 reservable and 1 first-come
Cost
1 free
Elevation
4,003 ft (River Point Lolo Campground) to 4,318 ft (Hidden Lake Campground), 6 of 6 on record
Season
1 seasonal with posted dates
Campsites
87 across the 5 campgrounds that state a count
RVs
4 take RVs; no hookups on record; longest stated RV length 58 ft (Lakeside Lolo Campground)
Drinking water
2 of 6

Lake camping near Missoula

Every lake campground in the state: lake campgrounds in Montana.

Common questions

Where can I camp around Missoula, MT?

6 public campgrounds are on record near Missoula: Big Larch Campground, Hidden Lake Campground, Lake Inez Point 6 Group, Lakeside Lolo Campground, and 2 more. 5 book through Recreation.gov and 1 is first-come, first-served with no reservations.

Is there free camping near Missoula, MT?

Yes: Hidden Lake Campground charges no fee at the campground.

Where can I camp with an RV near Missoula, MT?

4 campgrounds near Missoula take RVs: Big Larch Campground, Lake Inez Point 6 Group, Lakeside Lolo Campground, and River Point Lolo Campground. None has hookups on record.

Where can I go tent camping near Missoula, MT?

Lakeside Lolo Campground lists tent or walk-in sites on record.

Where can I camp near Missoula with drinking water?

Owl Creek Corral and River Point Lolo Campground have potable water on record.

Where can I camp near a lake around Missoula, MT?

Owl Creek Corral sits on Holland Lake, Lakeside Lolo Campground sits on Lake Alva, Lake Inez Point 6 Group sits on Lake Inez, and Big Larch Campground sits on Seeley Lake.